This hour: two musicians, two nations, one unifying sound. We sit down with Brazilian jazz artists Joe Carter and Isabella Mendes. We learn about their unique backgrounds and influences, and we listen to the music that brought them together.
And later: WNPR's Diane Orson introduces us to Connecticut veterans Pete Roe and Melinda Burnham. Both served as musicians for the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. We hear their stories.
Event info:
Joe Carter and Isabella Mendes will perform at Middlebury Consignment in Middlebury, Connecticut on Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 pm and at HOME Restaurant in Branford, Connecticut on Sunday, January 22 at 5:00 pm.
GUESTS:
- Joe Carter - Guitarist and Director of the Music Program at Sacred Heart University
- Isabella Mendes - Singer, songwriter, and pianist
- Pete Roe - Trumpet player and retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
- Melinda Burnham - Clarinetist and retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
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Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
